Rule 31 – Verdict

(a) Unanimity. The jury’s verdict shall be unanimous.(b) Return in Open Court. The jury shall return the verdict to the judge in open court.(c) Multiple Defendants. If there are multiple defendants, the jury may return a verdict at any time during its...

Rule 30.1 – Exhibits in Jury Room

Unless for good cause the court determines otherwise, the jury shall take to the jury room for examination during deliberations all exhibits and writings, except depositions, that have been received in evidence.Tenn. R. Crim. P. 30.1Advisory Commission Comment. This...

Rule 12.01 – When Presented

A defendant shall serve an answer within thirty (30) days after the service of the summons and complaint upon him. A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against such party shall serve an answer thereto within thirty (30) days after the service upon him...

Rule 30 – Instructions

(a) Special Requests.(1)Filing Request. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time during the trial as the court reasonably directs, any party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. The court may...

Rule 11.04 – Inapplicability to Discovery

Subdivisions 11.01 through 11.03 of this rule do not apply to disclosures and discovery requests, responses, objections, and motions that are subject to the provisions of Rules 26 through 37. Tenn. R. Civ. P. 11.04As amended by order entered January 29, 1987,...

Rule 29.2 – Interim Commentary

During the course of the trial, the court may permit counsel to address the jury to assist jurors in understanding the evidence that has been presented or will be presented. The trial court may place reasonable time limits on such statements and shall permit all...